First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | August 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: pdx.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Portland State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 251Z | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 251Z, 252Z | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BI LD(includes lab science credit) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 104, 107 | 5 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HST 202 | 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY LD | 4 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 243Z | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 161 | 4 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 251Z | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 251Z, 252Z | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BI LD(includes lab science credit) | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BI 221Z, 222Z, 223Z | 15 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CH 104, 107 | 5 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 221Z, 222Z, 223Z, 227Z, 228Z, 229Z | 15 credits |
| United States History | 3 | HST 202 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HST 202, 203 | 8 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY LD | 4 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 243Z | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 161 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | EC 202Z | 4 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | EC 201Z | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HST 106 | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 105, 106 | 8 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ESM 220 | 4 credits |
| European History | 3 | HST 103 | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | HST 102, 103 | 8 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 230 | 4 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the…A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the first-year sequence (SPAN 101, 102, 103). | 12 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | PS LD | 4 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | PS 101 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 160 | 4 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 206 | 4 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ARH 205, 206 | 8 credits |
| Art History | 5 | ARH 204, 205, 206 | 12 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 102 | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUS 102, 111, 114 | 8 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUS 102, 111, 112, 114, 115 | 12 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART LD | 4 credits |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART LD | 4 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | BST 202 | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 in Chinese confers 15 credits for…A score of 3 in Chinese confers 15 credits for the first-year sequence (CHN 101, 102, 103). | 15 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PS LD | 4 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | PS 204 | 4 credits |
| Computer Science AB (no longer offered by CollegeBoard) | 3 | CS LD | 4 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 131 | 4 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the…A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the first-year sequence (FR 101, 102, 103). | 12 credits |
| French Literature (no longer offered by CollegeBoard) | 3 | FR LD | 4 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the…A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the first-year sequence (GER 101, 102, 103). | 12 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the…A score of 3 confers 12 credits for the first-year sequence (IT 101, 102, 103). | 12 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | A score of 3 in Japanese confers 15 credits for…A score of 3 in Japanese confers 15 credits for the first-year sequence (JPN 101, 102, 103). | 15 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 201, 202, 203 | 12 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 202 | 4 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 3 | PH 101, 104 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 4 | PH 201, 214 | 5 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 3 | PH 102, 105 | 6 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4 | PH 202, 203, 215, 216 | 10 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | PH 201, 202, 203, 214, 215, 216 | 15 credits |
| Physics B (Exam no longer offered by CollegeBoard) | 3 | GEN LD | 1 credit |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PH 102, 105 | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PH 212, 215 | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PH 101, 104 | 6 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PH 211, 214 | 5 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MTH 111Z | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN UD | 4 credits |
Source: pdx.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 389 |
| Social Sciences | 223 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 174 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 158 |
| Computer Science | 127 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 123 |
| Accounting | 119 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 115 |
Show the other 67 majors
| Business Administration and Management | 100 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 88 |
| Social Work | 84 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 82 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 78 |
| Political Science and Government | 78 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 75 |
| English Language and Literature | 73 |
| Finance | 69 |
| Graphic Design | 68 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 64 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 64 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 |
| Civil Engineering | 48 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 45 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 45 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Architecture | 39 |
| Mathematics | 39 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 38 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 37 |
| Health and Wellness | 36 |
| History | 35 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 33 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 |
| Environmental Science | 32 |
| Health Services Administration | 28 |
| Environmental Studies | 26 |
| Creative Writing | 25 |
| Economics | 25 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 24 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 21 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 18 |
| Linguistics | 18 |
| Data Science | 17 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 17 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 16 |
| Philosophy | 15 |
| Computer Engineering | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Geography | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 13 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 12 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 10 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 9 |
| Music Performance | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 |
| Voice and Opera | 4 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Portland State University’s own pages include Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship; PSU Park Blocks Scholarship; Rose City Scholarship.
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Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Sky Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
16% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2019–20)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
2,537,904 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International (PDX)
Nearest hub airport
Portland International (PDX)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.0 of 20
Elevation
171 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,840 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Reed College3 mi
- Lewis & Clark College4 mi
- Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies5 mi
- Warner Pacific University5 mi
- University of Portland5 mi
- University of Western States5 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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